3D printing, electronics, CAD
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Adjustable Desk Lamp
workingA 3D printed articulating desk lamp with an ESP32 controller and WS2812 LEDs, brightness and color temperature set from a rotary encoder.
Soldering Iron Stand
workingA quick weekend print to hold my soldering iron and a brass sponge without the iron rolling off my desk anymore.
Line-Following Robot with a Custom PCB
workingA small two-wheel robot that follows a line using IR sensors, built around a custom PCB instead of a breadboard and jumper wires.
Parametric Phone Stand
workingA phone stand modeled with parameters for phone thickness and viewing angle, so I can regenerate it for a different phone without redrawing anything.
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all articles →Exotic Filaments: Wood, Metal, Carbon Fiber — Are They Worth It?
Wood, metal, and carbon fiber blends promise better looks, more heft, and more stiffness. What each one is actually good for, and what it costs you in tuning time and nozzle wear.
3D Printing Supports Made Simple: When, Why, and How to Use Them
Supports are the least glamorous part of a print and often the one that decides whether an overhang survives. What they do, when you actually need them, and how to use as few as possible.
Print Smart: Stretching Every Spool of Filament Without Sacrificing Quality
Filament adds up faster than most of us expect. A few failed prints and one big prop can eat a spool in a week. Eight settings and habits that stretch every roll without hurting quality.